[rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro Mini-magnum cases and others

Has anyone had any experience with the M-1945 Cargo Field Pack(Korean War Era) 
to pack equipment?
The bag measures 16"x6"x9".
It looks like an antecedent to the Domke bags!
 
John


From: azak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: [rollei_list] Re: Benser and Lowepro 
Mini-magnum casesDate: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:29:57 -0400To: 
rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


Yes, Lance, it is a Mini Magnum, but I got my first decades ago.  Since then 
there have been model changes, and I believe the current version is called Nova 
Mini, and is a little different.  The interior dimensions are almost identical. 
 It's a good bag. I have an earlier Nova Mini that is similar, sometimes used 
with a Rollei if I want to cram in a few extras beyond my usual and customary, 
but mostly it carries a 35 mm Nikon FM3a and a couple of lenses.  However, it 
has an exterior pocket and a flap that covers the front.  There may also be a 
retractable rain cover in the AW version.  These are weatherproofing 
improvements, no doubt, and the extra pocket can hold more stuff, but I prefer 
the original because it is more compact and looks less like a camera case.    
If you like, I can send you photos by e-mail.Allen Zak    On Oct 24, 2007, at 
5:47 PM, Choiliefan@xxxxxxx wrote:
Allen:Are you sure the case is a Lowepro Mini-Magnum? Searched B&H and Adorama 
and came up with several cases but no Mini-magnum.I want one!Have a 
link?LanceSelma, NC 27576~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a message dated 
10/24/2007 9:10:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, azak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
While the Omnica was well made and cleverly customized for variouscamera 
systems, it shared the same drawback with all cases of the erain that it was 
heavy and stiff.  There was always this alien piece of luggage bouncing on the 
hip, especially troublesome in situations whereit was necessary to move fast.  
I respected the Omnica but didn't likeit for that reason.  Several other 
options, including musette and gasmask bags, didn't protected the equipment 
well enough.Domke changed all that with a pliable canvas construction,  
affordingeasy access, protecting the equipment and conformable to the body.  
Thedesign was at its best with an outfit that consisted of several 35 mmcamera 
bodies (or digital equivalents), lenses and accessories, whichis what most PJs 
carry, and it made obsolete the finely crafted butclumsy leather bags 
previously considered best of breed.  After morethan 3 decades of use, I still 
find it an ideal carriage for most of my"serious" photography.Rolleiography is 
another matter.  Soft canvas doesn't seem a good fit for MF equipment, but I 
find joy with lightweight nylon and other hightech materials reinforced with 
foam rubber.  It is somewhat but not asflexible as canvas, offering a bit more 
protection at less weight thanleather.  My Rollei equipment fits perfectly into 
a LowePro Mini-magnumbag as if it were custom made; 3.5F (with or without 
prism), lensshade, yellow filter, + 1 Rolleinar, light meter, and film.  I 
proselytize on its behalf.  ;-)Allen ZakOn Oct 23, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Jerry 
Laderberg wrote:> I always thought a great case to work out of in the 1950/60's 
was the> Omnica.>>> ----- Original Message ----->> From: Allen Zak>> To: 
rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:10 PM>> Subject: 
[rollei_list] Re: e: speaking of war photography>>>>>> Several years later, he 
hooked up with Leica, during which time he>> designed the Benser case for M and 
accessories. It was good for>> transporting gear, not so much for actually 
working out of it. IMHO,>> there wasn't a decent carryall until Domke came up 
with one in the>> late 60s. However, I'm sure a Benser would be a good 
collectable.>>>> Allen Zak>>>>>>   =See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your 
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